Trying loperamide (generic name for Imodium) to help with IBS. When I have to poop frequently and it always feels like there’s more in there, it can ruin my day. So I finally went out and got some of this stuff and it seems to help.
I suppose I have IBS - got tested for everything else and it all came back negative. Thankfully, I’m not celiac as I love bread. Got blood tests, ultrasound, colonoscopy (horrible to prep for that), everything seems OK. Doctor shrugged and told me, “it’s IBS I guess”.
Hoping to learn to manage it because I’m trying to get in shape. Not being able to eat because I feel disgusting is derailing me.
Happy pooping, everybody.
UPDATE: Thanks for all the discussion and suggestions! It’s eye-opening to see how common it is to have a shitty time shitting. You all are helping me feel less isolated and ashamed of my condition.
Any chance you have a tricky food sensitivity? You could try a super minimal diet and slowly add ingredients one by one.
At the very least, lactose intolerance.
You might want to try a zero carb (only fat and protein) diet for a few weeks, many many people report their GI issues resolving. Fat and protein are almost completely digested in the stomach with basically nothing going to the intestines/bowels. People with colostomy bags can dramatically demonstrate this. This gives your intestines time to heal.
I know you said you love bread, but it’s worthwhile to give it up for a few weeks, find your good baseline, then reintroduce things and find your triggers.
Regardless of what you do, don’t add fibre - it will just bulk up your stools and increase bm frequency, the opposite of what you need right now. I know the love of fibre is huge and mainstream, but it is the exact opposite of what you need.